Stax

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We can see this trend in action in the realm of payment processing with the advent of recurring payments, also known as automatic payments. Industry data shows that subscription-based businesses are growing 3.7x So, let’s dive into the realm of recurring payments and how they can benefit your business.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Inga Broerman How Industry Consolidation is Reshaping Subscription Billing The subscription economy is on a path of rapid growth and transformation, projected to reach a $3 trillion valuation in 2024. Billing integration simplifies the implementation of these models, ensuring accurate tracking and invoicing.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What’s your most recent disclosed investment? Metronome’s sophisticated billing and subscription management platform enables companies to easily manage and automate complex billing and invoicing processes. What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal? Check that out here.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

You may already be thinking about ways to reduce your expenses and shift your overall growth strategy. And Kurt believes that iterative pricing can be a highly effective strategy during volatile markets. And Kurt believes that iterative pricing can be a highly effective strategy during volatile markets. But what about pricing?

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Their platform helps restaurant owners, who typically earn less than $50,000 annually in profit, create professional online presences without significant investment in time or resources. Restaurant Industry Solutions Owner.com has developed an AI website generator that implements industry best practices automatically.

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Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

Whether you are a startup owner, a manager of a growing business or the CEO of an established company, you might find yourself asking questions like “ Should our SaaS subscription model be monthly, annually or both ?” or “ What are the best tips I can get in terms of annual vs monthly subscription models ?”.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 24, 2022

It was too big a flag for a company at the edge of where I like to invest. Not doing so may cost you in a lower valuation, less investment, or even losing an interested buyer or investor. Let’s say you receive a contract from a customer that outlines they will pay you $100 for the monthly subscription with an invoice of terms Net 30.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In a volatile economic climate and market, founders must employ smart growth strategies while focusing on efficiency. Moving away from a subscription to a consumption-led model can bring several benefits to your business. The trick is to invest only when you have enough payoff from the first segment or industry.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 3, 2021

And so, now’s the time to start thinking about accelerating our business strategies and grabbing the opportunities it brings. Now that the worst seems to be over, what exactly should your strategy look like? Where should you invest your resources? Choosing the right investment is a balancing act of art and science.

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USIO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Subscription Models: Usio will provide general insights into why subscription-based payment processing is often considered advantageous for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. Predictable Revenue Streams: Subscription models provide a consistent and predictable revenue stream for SaaS companies.

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SaaStr

APRIL 2, 2019

That’s what we’re going to talk about today, my five best strategies to help you drive your next wave of business growth. First strategy, expand your market. So at the end of the day, your strategy is as much about what you don’t do, as what you do. The next strategy is around building new products.

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Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 24, 2025

By bridging the gap between general-purpose capabilities and domain-specific expertise, fine-tuning and distillation strategies can help large enterprises move past the last mile problem—ensuring AI solutions truly meet the standards for reliability and accuracy. Altimeter is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.

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Blulogix

DECEMBER 27, 2024

By Inga Broerman Overcoming Revenue Leakage with Smarter Billing Practices Revenue leakage is one of the most insidious challenges subscription-based businesses face. In todays competitive subscription economy, addressing revenue leakage isnt optionalits critical for sustaining profitability and building trust with customers.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Some of the changes we’ve seen in the last year or two include: CAC reduction Headcount optimization Price complexity Quality of revenue A different environment means a different strategy, and Notion Capital lays out four business model changes that could be helpful based on what peers are doing. You don’t want to be there.

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Blulogix

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By Inga Broerman Building a Competitive Edge Through Channel Partnerships In an increasingly competitive subscription economy, channel partnerships have become a beacon for businesses seeking scalable growth and sustainable revenue streams.

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Blulogix

DECEMBER 31, 2024

By Inga Broerman Scaling with Usage-Based Models: A Practical Guide to Metering The rise of usage-based pricing is revolutionizing the subscription economy. Usage-based pricing represents a seismic shift in how subscription businesses operate.

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USIO

APRIL 22, 2024

SaaS companies are continually seeking innovative strategies to not just maintain but amplify their growth trajectory and increase revenue. One pivotal yet often overlooked area is payments. We’ll delve into how SaaS companies are leveraging Usio Integrated Payment Solutions to propel their growth and increase revenue.

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2019

No matter the specifics of how your company adapts and grows, it’s crucial to be aware of how your pricing strategy relates to other aspects of your business. It’s all too easy to make the mistake of adopting a pricing model that is ill-suited to other aspects of your company, such as the go-to-market strategy or sales strategy.

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FastSpring

MAY 20, 2024

Moving some, all, or simply more of your software offerings from a one-time perpetual license model to a software as a service (SaaS) subscription model can be daunting, but it’s so powerful for building dependable, recurring revenue. Letting FastSpring handle the subscription infrastructure.

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For subscription-based businesses, revenue leakage means the waste of potential capital which has been rightfully earned. The causes behind this gap range from errors in subscription handling to recurring billing inefficiencies. Boasting revenue is the central goal for subscription-based businesses.

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How To Buy Saas

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Keeping track of the accounting for SaaS businesses can be challenging because of the subscription model that they operate on, and that is why most companies opt for cloud-based software solutions to smoothen the processes. This is an important process as you need to send invoices to customers on time and also collect revenue effectively.

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Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Businesses following the right strategies are experiencing a growth boom. The purpose of the revenue growth management strategy is to steer a business in an organized, and sustainable direction. Revenue growth management (RGM) is a business strategy centred around maximizing revenue, and driving sustainable profitability.

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Blulogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For UCaaS companies, key strategies include automating tax calculations, ensuring geo-specific compliance, streamlining regulatory reporting, and maintaining transparency. By adopting these strategies, UCaaS providers can reduce administrative burden, minimize compliance risks, and scale their offerings confidently.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Inga Broerman Why Billing Automation is the Foundation of Scalable Growth In the dynamic world of the subscription economy , businesses face increasing competition and mounting customer expectations. Schedule a Demo Today The Challenge of Scalability in Subscription Management Scaling a subscription business is inherently complex.

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Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

If you wish to become a PayFac, note that it has high initial setup costs since you must invest in infrastructure, security, and compliance. And matching their needs means accepting multiple payment methods. Besides, you wont have to sign up for different systems to get your payments in order.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 21, 2024

You need a proper strategy , content creation skills, copywriting formulas in your back pocket, and a knack for tying it all together.  7 courses on building a social media marketing strategy This section is dedicated to courses that help you build a social media marketing strategy from scratch. Don’t believe me?

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Blulogix

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By BluLogix Team Thriving in the Subscription Economy of 2025 and Beyond Introduction The subscription economy is not just a trendits a transformative shift in how businesses operate and generate value. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI is set to play a significant role in the future of the subscription economy.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Folks churn out of their Verizon plan, their Netflix subscription, etc. In a low-end subscription model for a tool, not a solution (e.g., They will come and go, and their lifetime values often will be relatively small & short, so your customer acquisition strategies will have to be extremely precise. Get more coverage.

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Blulogix

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It provides a comprehensive view of expected earnings, which allows businesses to plan for both short-term expenses and long-term investments. Supporting Growth Initiatives : Growth initiatives, such as expanding product lines, opening new locations, or investing in marketing campaigns, require careful cash flow planning.

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SaaStr

JUNE 11, 2024

over adoptions of about ten years, so there’s real value in investing time and money into applications that help you achieve this. To get a real return on investment, you shouldn’t overlook traditional AI and the many ways you can use it today. You may receive invoices in back office systems. Build a strategy for AI.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 21, 2024

Shopify and Bill both also get the majority of their revenue from financial fees and transaction fees, not software subscriptions. Customer Referrals Now Responsible for 14% of New Locations Invest in true customer happiness, folks. #10. Only 18% of Revenue From SaaS. 80% from Transaction Fees. Perhaps the most impressive of all.

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SaaStr

MARCH 8, 2024

Should it be subscriptions, usage, solutions, or something entirely different? Sandhya has been in the startup ecosystem for about 15 years, with the last two years heavily focused on investing in AI-native startups, primarily on the application and Enterprise software side. How reliable is this investment? Everyone owns it.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

Online payment processing vs. in-person processing Online payment processing systems Online payment processing allows businesses to accept digital payments via eCommerce platforms, mobile apps, and websites. These systems are ideal for subscription-based and SaaS businesses with global customers.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In 2022, founders and investors must be ready to pivot strategy at any moment. Average-based metrics are misleading for modern cloud companies with access to more diverse GTM strategies and customer bases. Instead, the best companies strictly define their segments, track them, and invest in the best ones.

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FastSpring

MAY 25, 2023

Optimizing your SaaS Pricing Strategy for new MRR vs. net revenue retention. Inflation isn’t flat: Vary your strategy. Our all-in-one payment platform includes a best-in-class localized checkout, subscription management, global tax management, reporting and analytics tools, and more. How FastSpring can help.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 26, 2024

Plus, three of the closing sessions will be open to the broader audience of Annual this year: Customer Success in Different Business Models with Slack, Mulesoft, and OpenAI : In this session , these three CS leaders will discuss how customer success strategies differ across various business models.

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Payrix

APRIL 24, 2024

Andy Meadows, the Head of Partner Success at Payrix joins host Ian Hillis to continue their conversation about building a successful Embedded Payments strategy. As the last episode of a four-part series on the topic, Andy and Ian tackle how software companies can minimize attrition and why it’s important to the payments conversation.

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